How much does a rotary drill operator make in Alabama?
$67,400a year
Median yearly pay for rotary drill operators in Alabama. That is $32.40 an hour or $5,617 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.40
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 26
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,700Median: $67,400Highest 10%: $120,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,700 | $21.49 | |
| 25th | $50,790 | $24.42 | |
| Median | $67,400 | $32.40 | |
| 75th | $91,810 | $44.14 | |
| 90th | $120,600 | $57.99 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rotary drill operators.
| 5. Texas | $77,840 |
| 6. North Dakota | $71,280 |
| 7. Utah | $70,400 |
| 8. Alabama | $67,400 |
| 9. Mississippi | $67,290 |
| 10. New York | $67,000 |
| 11. California | $65,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rotary drill operator make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $32.40 ($67,400 a year).
Do rotary drill operators make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $67,400 against $67,890 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Alabama rank for rotary drill operator pay?
Alabama ranks 8 of 26 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.